Mawkyrwat, Oct 14: The National Health Mission (NHM) Sports Meet 2026 was inaugurated at the Basketball Court of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex in Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills district, on Wednesday, with a focus on promoting fitness, wellness and teamwork among healthcare personnel.
Held under the theme “Wellness Through Sports, Service Through Health”, the sports meet aims to encourage physical activity and sportsmanship among health workers while highlighting the importance of maintaining good health.
Dr. C. Lamin, District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) of South West Khasi Hills, attended the inaugural programme as the chief guest.
The programme began with a welcome address by Skhemboklang Marbaniang, secretary of the District Executive Committee (DEC), South West Khasi Hills, followed by a welcome song presented by participants from the district.
Kordor Lyngdoh, general secretary of NEAM, and Hiporly Talang, vice-president of DEC, East Khasi Hills, and sports organising secretary of K&J, also addressed the gathering. A special performance by participants from South West Khasi Hills added to the programme.
The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Victorius K. Syiemlieh, president of DEC, South West Khasi Hills, followed by the formal flag-off of the sports meet by the chief guest.
The sporting events include basketball, men’s football, women’s futsal, men’s and women’s tug of war, the 100-metre sprint and the 4×100-metre relay race.
The event brings together healthcare personnel through sporting activities, providing an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and promote a culture of fitness alongside their professional commitment to public health.
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